Emergency Medical Dispatcher — Save Lives from the Console

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Gauley Bridge (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Gauley Bridge, WV is seeking emergency medical dispatchers to support urgent medical operations. This role focuses on gathering patient and incident information, establishing response priorities, and coordinating resources with agency-approved protocols.

Depending on training and assignment, you may provide approved instructions before responders arrive and participate in quality-review activities within medical oversight. Overtime and shift work are common.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; EMD certification preferred.
• CPR certification may be required.
• EMD certification may be required before appointment.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies
• Confirm the patient’s location, callback number, and access details
• Ask approved questions about the patient’s condition
• Determine response priority through the authorized medical dispatch system
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources when included in the assignment
• Provide protocol-based instructions within current qualifications
• Relay patient information and scene hazards to responding personnel
• Document call processing and participate in quality-review activities

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Gauley Bridge, WV is seeking emergency medical dispatchers to support urgent medical operations. This role focuses on gathering patient and incident information, establishing response priorities, and coordinating resources with agency-approved protocols.

Depending on training and assignment, you may provide approved instructions before responders arrive and participate in quality-review activities within medical oversight. Overtime and shift work are common.